Intel Arc Pro B60 vs Nvidia RTX A5000
These two are closely matched - the right pick comes down to the specific job below.
The verdict
- Plex
- Nvidia RTX A5000 transcodes more streams (~24 vs ~20).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Intel Arc Pro B60 | Nvidia RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex transcode | ~20 streams | ~24 streams win |
| Frigate NVR | ~25 cameras | ~25 cameras |
| Local LLM | 24GB VRAM | 24GB VRAM |
| Fits a mini-PC | full-size PCIe, DIY build | full-size PCIe, DIY build |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Intel Arc Pro B60 | Nvidia RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $599 | $1,400 |
| Type | gpu | gpu |
| Interface | pcie | pcie |
| Transcode | H.264/HEVC/AV1/VP9 (Xe2 media) | H.264/HEVC (NVENC Ampere) |
| Frigate detector | OpenVINO | TensorRT |
| TOPS | - | - |
| VRAM (GB) | 24 | 24 |
| Low profile | no | no |
| GPU sharing | sr-iov | vgpu |
| Power (W) | 200 | 230 |